Unique baubles to polaroid trees: Christmas decoration ideas to try

‘Tis the season for decking the halls!

With Christmas just around the corner, many households would be looking to decorate their humble abodes with Christmas decorations to welcome guests to year-end parties with a more festive atmosphere.

Here are some decoration options, both do-it-yourself and store-bought to usher in the holidays:

The VINTERFINT 2022 range from IKEA features an artificial Christmas tree, decorative ornaments and tableware.

The artificial Christmas tree is a needle-free option and ideal for those looking for an easy set up. The collection also features a set of two hanging ornaments to pair with the tree.

To decorate the table for Christmas dinner, tableware options include a heart-shaped VINTERFINT 2022 Napkin holder ($2.90) and VINTERFINT 2022 Scented candle in glass with scents from five winter spices including cloves, nutmeg and ginger ($2.90).

The range is Inspired by snowy Scandinavian landscapes, folkloric art-inspired prints and Christmas fairytale figures.

For those with a tight budget, Daiso offers a wide selection of great value Christmas decorations. 

This includes a sparkling Christmas garland, perfect for dressing gates, railings and the Christmas tree. Hanging tree mascot ornaments are also available, as well as Christmas tree string lights.

Christmas trees don’t have to be expensive – a 150cm tall Christmas tree can be purchased for $16.91.

Selections at Daiso also include baubles, lights and decorative ornaments.

If you have spare Christmas wrapping paper or polaroid pictures lying around the house, then great – you won’t need to spend a single cent with some DIY (do-it-yourself) decorations.

Christmas wrapping paper can be used as table runners, and polaroid pictures of the year’s memories can be hung on the tree as ornaments or pasted onto the wall to make a silhouette of a Christmas tree.

Other things that can be improvised include ribbons to make a forest of ribbon Christmas trees, Christmas cards as wall or table decorations and sewing old sweaters into Christmas stockings- the sky’s the limit in terms of creativity.

Marks and Spencer (M&S) offers interesting baubles to dress the Christmas tree with.

Designs include the Harry Potter Snitch and light-up triwizard bauble for fans of the Harry Potter series. Alternatively, there is also a set of baubles of the seven wonders of the world including Christ the Redeemer, Taj Mahal and Chichén Itzá.

Other M&S decorations include the Santa hat and Percy Pig tree toppers for $22.90 each.

For those looking to make their own decorations instead, consider purchasing craft materials from Spotlight. A variety of craft materials including fabrics, buttons, ribbons and trims which can be used creatively to make unique Christmas decorations at home.

Those with packed schedules and can’t afford the time to create their own decorations, fret not. Spotlight also offers items like the Decorations Bouclair Neutral Wonderland Star Tree Topper and a multicoloured 16-pack of Jolly & Joy Striped Mini Baubles.

If you are not sure how to turn your newly bought craft materials into Christmas decorations, there is a guide online for inspiration.